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A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and:
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A polish technique that creates a natural looking effect on nails is:
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FRESHMAN T1 W5

113.1-113.5 Nail Care Exam

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A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and: without hollows or wavy ridges
A polish technique that creates a natural looking effect on nails is: french polish
A stroking or circular massage movement that is light, relaxing, smooth, and gentle? effleurage
A stroking or circular massage that is soothing and relaxing? effleurage
How should you file nails? corner to center
What treatment soothes and mosturizes the skin? paraffin
What type of light does no chip polish require? LED
Wrapping polish around the free edge of the nail: helps prevent chipping
A soaking solution is used to: soften the skin
A spray or polish that aids in fast drying? speed dry
An example of an exfoliant: sloughing lotion
An implement that shortens and shapes natural nails? emery board
Cuticles can be softened by soaking nails in a: finger bowl
This is used to remove dead skin cells: sloughing lotion
Polish remover or alcohol can be used a: dehrdrator
Used to smooth dry, flaky skin or calluses on the feet: foot file
This is used to shorten the nails: nail clippers
What product helps hold nail color to the nail? base coat
What product protects polish from chipping? top coat
What is used to remove product from jars to ensure infection control? cosmetic spatula
Can an emery board be disinfected? no!
When disinfecting a pedicure basin each day, is it necessary to leave disinfectant in basin overnight? no
What is the first step to clean metal tools? remove debris
If any contraindications are present, do we complete the service? no
During a natural nail service, apply nail polish: over the base coat
Soak the client's feet for a pedi, for: 5-10 minutes
During a pedicure, when do we exfoliate? following cuticle care
In a manicure, when do we massage? Prior to polishing
While pushing back cuticle: use light, quick circular movements
A protein substance found in nails and hair? keratin
Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin, inside the mantle: nail root
The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward to form the nail plate: matrix
The folds of skin on either side of the nail groove: sidewalls
The live tissue at the base of the nail: eponychium
The location of the cuticle is described as: Overlapping tissue around the nail
The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail, and is the visible part of the: nail matrix
The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized: ligaments
The nail plate rests on the: nail bed
The part of the nail plate that extends beyond the end of the finger: free edge
The primary purpose of the free edge: Protect the tip of the finger or toe
The study of the structure and growth of nails: onychology
The pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix of the nail: mantle
What part of the nail contains lymph, blood vessels, and nerves that create cells? matrix
Created by: sroessler
 

 



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